No. 9 of 33 ·Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software

Vuze

Windows · Mac · Linux · paid plans from $3.99/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Vuze is ranked #9 of 33 in peer-to-peer file sharing software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/mo.

Vuze plans and pricing

All plans

Vuze Free Free 1 trial DVD burn · Play Later · ads and offers vuze.com · 4 Oct 2026

Vuze Plus $3.99/mo Unlimited DVD burns · Play Sooner · no ads vuze.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on peer-to-peer file sharing software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $3.99/mo
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Magnet links: Yes
Selective download: Yes
Web interface: Yes
Remote control: Yes
DHT support: Yes
VPN binding: Yes

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The record

Product: Vuze is a BitTorrent client that transfers file pieces between peers and assembles them into complete downloads.
Peer-to-peer transfers: Vuze uses BitTorrent peer-to-peer technology, where a download can receive file pieces from multiple computers.
Open source contributions: Vuze says it has contributed innovations involving DHT, encryption, Vivaldi peer selection, FriendBoost, and Reverse Subscriptions.
Plus features: Vuze Plus advertises playable DVD burning, Play Now video streaming, and no ads.
Free edition limits: The comparison page lists one trial DVD burn and Play Later for Vuze Free.
Supported desktop systems: Vuze lists Windows, Mac, and Linux as supported operating systems.
Support channels: Vuze directs users to its FAQ/wiki, community forums, and Vuze Plus Support.
Download speed dependency: Vuze support says download speed depends on available seed and peer uploads, and a small swarm may have no peers with missing pieces.
Refund policy: The maker says Vuze Plus purchases made directly from Azureus Software, Inc. can be refunded if requested within 30 days.
Copyright policy: Vuze says not to download, burn, or share content that infringes copyrights.
Publisher: The Vuze site identifies Azureus Software, Inc. as the company supporting Vuze Plus and holds its copyright.
Price from: $3.99/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Software in 2026#9 of 33

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Sources

vuze.com/corp/technology· checked 4 Oct 2026
vuze.com/compare.php· checked 4 Oct 2026
cf2.vuze.com/sitemap.php· checked 4 Oct 2026
cf2.vuze.com/support/· checked 4 Oct 2026
cf2.vuze.com/corp/refunds· checked 4 Oct 2026